Latest earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca today
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Recent Ciudad Choluteca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Choluteca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca and elsewhere.
Jan 16, 2026 12:08AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the Caribbean Sea near San Pedro Sula (Honduras).
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Ciudad Choluteca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1968 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 196 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ciudad Choluteca roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ciudad Choluteca in 2022. A total of 227 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ciudad Choluteca that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ciudad Choluteca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ciudad Choluteca during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1845 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 112 | 5.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ciudad Choluteca occurred on Nov 24, 2016 12:43 local time (America/Tegucigalpa timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) south-west of Ciudad Choluteca, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ciudad Choluteca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 1, 1992 18:16, 174 kilometers (108 mi) south-west of Ciudad Choluteca. It is the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Choluteca in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Ciudad Choluteca.
Nearest earthquakes from Ciudad Choluteca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Choluteca.
When was the last earthquake in Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Choluteca on the night of January 29, 2026 at 05:49 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west of Ciudad Choluteca at a depth of 28km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Choluteca on the evening of September 1, 1992 at 18:16 local time (America/Tegucigalpa). The center of this earthquake was located 174km south of Ciudad Choluteca at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ciudad Choluteca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ciudad Choluteca, Choluteca?
In the past 10 years, 1968 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ciudad Choluteca. This averages to 197 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
